Anatomy The strongest tendon in the body conjoins the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the heel bone (calcaneous). The average length is about 15 cm and does not have a true synovial sheath covering and protecting it but rather a single cell layer of fatty areolar tissue called a paratenon. Blood supply is evident in…
Ever feel sore from a workout that you did the previous day or from sleeping in an odd position all night? Try out these quick and simple stretches in bed when you wake up in the morning! 1) Full Body Stretch: Lie on your back with your legs together. Extend both of your arms overhead….
Looking to try something new for your next workout? Try these fun and challenging exercises with a partner at the gym or at home. 1) Medicine Ball Pass: Lie on your back with a mat with your feet planted next to each others. Begin with one person holding the medicine ball, then both sit up…
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, also known as PNF stretching, is a technique employed to improve muscle elasticity and range of motion. PNF is frequently used by therapists to restore functional range of motion and increase strength capabilities in patients who have sustained soft tissue damage or in post-surgery rehabilitation. It is found that consistent performance of…
Sitting in front of a computer or performing in repetitive activities such as weightlifting or volleyball can lead to tight chest muscles that may impair an individual’s posture and function. The pectoralis muscles, both major and minor, attach at the sternum (breastbone) and to the bones of the shoulder and upper arm. The pectoralis major…
A tight upper back may be attributed to stiffness in the shoulder, neck, or back muscles surrounding the thoracic spine. Rounded or slump shoulders, having sway in the lower back, or a forward head position due to weak back extensor muscles, short and tight chest muscles, or weak abdominal muscles may result in an individual…
Knee and ACL injuries commonly occur in sports such as soccer, ultimate, and rugby. Athletes may require months to even more than a year to recover and to be able to return to play. There is a vast amount of literature describing a number of ways on how to prevent knee and ACL injuries. However,…
InSync Physiotherapy’s Patrizio Jacova, physiotherapist, recently returned from his amazing trip in Europe. Check out the photos below: Pictured above: A view of the city from the Piazzale Michelangelo, where there is one of the replicas of the statue of David. You can see 5 monuments from there in one photo! The Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo…
Ever feel pain or swelling on the side of your foot? These symptoms may be due to a condition called Cuboid Syndrome, also known as cuboid subluxation or lateral plantar neuritis. In addition to pain in the lateral mid-foot, redness and a restricted range of motion in the ankle may be present. This syndrome is…
Diana, who works front desk at both the Burnaby and Cambie InSync Physio clinics, recently returned from her trip to Europe! Diana and her dragon boat team, Dragon Zone Premier, had the opportunity to compete at the 2018 Club Crew World Championships in Szeged, Hungary as one of the five Premier teams representing Canada. Her…